Soo Borson

Dr. Soo Borson is a Clinical Professor (part-time) of Family Medicine at the University of Southern California and Professor Emerita at the University of Washington. Her work focuses on dementia detection, caregiver support, and health system data analysis. She co-leads the CDC-funded BOLD Center at NYU Langone and the Southern California Dementia Care Improvement Network. Her research integrates clinical, community, and public health perspectives to create dementia-friendly systems.

Research interests include improving dementia care pathways, caregiver resilience, and leveraging health data for care planning. She collaborates with organizations to enhance 'dementia-capable' healthcare systems and advocates for policy reforms in dementia diagnosis and management.

Key publications from 2024–2025 address early detection strategies, caregiver needs, and biomarker integration in primary care. Her work emphasizes translating research into practical tools for clinicians and caregivers.

Dr. Borson advises on grants and collaborates with institutions like New York University Langone and USC’s Dr. Laura Mosqueda. She leads initiatives to improve dementia care through interdisciplinary networks and community engagement.